Janacek: Jenufa (2009)
"Yenufa" is an outstanding phenomenon in the music of the 20th century. Drawing on Moravian folklore, Janáček faithfully and deeply conveyed the drama of a peasant girl. The composer followed the path of Mussorgsky, revealing the spiritual life of people through the recreation of intonations of living speech. The libretto is based on a drama written in a naturalistic manner. Free from naturalism, Janáček's music has powerful emotional strength and psychological truth. It was written during a difficult period in the composer's life (illness and death of his daughter).
Director: Stéphane Braunschweig
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Amanda Roocroft as Jenůfa |
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Deborah Polaski as Kostelnička |
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Miroslav Dvorský as Laca Klemen |
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Nikolai Schukoff as Števa Buryja |
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Mette Ejsing as Grandmother Buryjovka |
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Kàroly Szemerèdy as Foreman of the mill |
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Sandra Ferrández as Barena |
| Directing | Stéphane Braunschweig | Director |
| Sound | Ivor Bolton | Conductor |
